16 Emotional Moments Every Pro Racing Fan Has Experienced

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1. Your body every time you hear, "Drivers, start your engines..."

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2. The pure joy that is witnessing a fighter jet flyover.

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'Merica.

3. When a driver has an unexpected and hilarious intro at Bristol.

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4. Enduring JJ fans...

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Yeah, yeah. Six in nine years — we know.

5. When someone makes a "redneck" joke about pro racing fans.

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"What a smart and original thing that you have said to me."

6. When there's a crash in the front of the pack...

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7. ...and your driver comes out ahead.

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8. When you're trying to hear the scanner over the noise from the track.

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9. When your favorite driver is having a so-so season...

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10. ...but then comes out strong during the Challenger Round.

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11. When the race is postponed due to weather. For the second time.

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12. Or the frustration that sets in when the race is halted for hours while it drizzles when there are only 30 laps left.

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13. But nothing feels quite like the pride of toughing it out in the stands during weather delays.

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Don't forget your poncho.

14. Close finishes.

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15. When it's another Hendricks car victory...

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16. ...and finally, that "back to reality" feeling of driving home in regular traffic.

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